UPDATE 03-08-2019: Our latest WiFiX 2019 version of GoldenOrb is now available. It contains an internal ping script that runs in the background that resets/reboots the modem that may be used in conjunction with the Connection Monitor.

As always when upgrading a router's firmware, be certain to UNCHECK the box to Save Settings.

Hey Jim have you tried out the wg3526 version of your firmware? I'm assuming it's the same 8-17 firmware that was posted in the upload folder of Rooter (http://ofmodemsandmen.com/upload/). I tried it and it won't let me past the splash screen. It errors out and won't let me login. The splash screen works fine, but I had to flash back to 8-14 with no splash screen to get into the actual rooter menu. Any info would be great. Thanks!

Yes, there is a Read Me text document that, among other things, addresses this issue. For convenience, I will list the contents below:

Firmware should only be updated using an Ethernet cable from the
LAN port of the router to the PC/Laptop network (ethernet) plug.

Using WiFi to update a firmware should be avoided when possible.

When updating the firmware, one should always UNCHECK the box to Save Settings.

The default login informtion is:

IP: 192.168.1.1
User: root
Password: admin

The WiFi login is:
SSID: wifix
Password: 12345678

If login problems are experienced, clear the cache in your web browser.

This can normally be done with the browser open, click on the top of the browser,
and press and hold the Ctrl key while pressing the F5 key.

Some browsers require different methods to clear the cache. For instance, in Google Chrome:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More .
3. Click More tools Clear browsing data.
4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
5. Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.
6. Click Clear data.

Also you can do a google search for "clearing cache in (the name of your web browser)" for instructions.

WiFi Settings:

The default WiFi country code is set to US. This provides 30dBm on 2.4Ghz and the 5Ghz has access
to all the channels with TX power from 23dBm to 30dBm depending on the channel.

Is there a list of features/specs somewhere, how is this firmware different than r00ter?

I second this.

Even with this firmware I still have connection issues on Android (Samsung, to be exact). WiFi stays on but Internet stops working and Android switches over to 4G. Is it the WiFi or is it something else?